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PHILADELPHIA, PA The Temple University Football Program, under the leadership of fifth-year head coach Al Golden, signed 27 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent on Wednesday.
Geographically, the states best represented in the Owl class are Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with nine student-athletes listing their hometowns in the Keystone state and nine hailing from the Garden State. Nine signees hail from Southeastern Pennsylvania, including eight from the Philadelphia metro area as Golden continues to pursuing a MAC title with local talent by signing numerous Pennsylvania and New Jersey players.
Additionally, four signees hail from Virginia, while five signees are from New York (2), Maryland (2), and Florida (1). In groupings, 20 signees are from the tri-state area and six from the DC metro area.
Four of Temples signees are already enrolled as mid-year students. Twelve of the 28 served as team captains (43%), while 18 of the 23 high school signees attended the Al Golden Football Camp (78 %).
The Owls begin spring practice on Tuesday, March 16 in preparation for their fourth season of Mid-American Conference play in 2010. The squads annual Cherry & White spring game is slated for Saturday, April 17. Temple (9-4, 7-1 MAC) concluded the 2009 season with a trip to the EagleBank Bowl, its first bowl appearance in 30 years. The Owls won a single-season record nine consecutive games en route to the MAC East co-championship.
2010 Temple Football National Letter of Intent Signees
Name Pos. Elig. Ht. Wt. Hometown High School / Other
Olaniyi Adewole LB Fr. 6-2 220 Drexel Hill, Pa. Upper Darby
Antonio Belt WR Fr. 5-11 157 Forestville, Md. Forestville Military Academy
Wyatt Benson LB Fr. 6-0 215 Philadelphia, Pa. Haverford School
Brian Burns DB Fr. 6-0 170 Bowie, Md. Riverdale Baptist
Taray Carey DE Fr. 6-2 210 Whitehall, Pa. Whitehall
Joe Cenatiempo OL Fr. 6-7 315 Glen Mills, Pa. Garnet Valley
Andrew Cerett P Fr. 6-5 240 Huntingdon, Pa. Huntingdon Area
Desmond Coble WR/KR Fr. 5-10 175 Richmond, Va. Meadowbrook
Sean Daniels DE Fr. 6-3 220 Blackwood, N.J. Highland Regional
Marquise Goods DB Fr. 5-11 175 Orange, N.J. Orange
Elijah Grant # OL Fr. 6-6 340 Piscataway, N.J. Piscataway / Fork Union MA
Aaron Hush # * DE Fr. 6-4 265 Piscataway, N.J. Piscataway / Fork Union MA
Tyler Johnson TE Fr. 6-5 240 Ringwood, N.J. Lakeland Regional
Zamel Johnson * DB R-Fr. 6-0 165 Staten Island, N.Y. Port Richmond / Hofstra
Adam Metz OL Fr. 6-5 310 Hummelstown, Pa. Lower Dauphin
Deon Miller # * WR Fr. 6-5 205 Highland Springs, Va. Highland Springs / Fork Union MA
Jaimen Newman DE Fr. 6-4 250 Colonial Heights, Va. Matoaca
Connor Reilly QB Fr. 6-2 180 Fairfax, Va. W.T. Woodson
Anthony Robey DB Fr. 5-10 175 Norristown, Pa. Norristown Area
Myron Ross RB Fr. 6-1 205 Ambler, Pa. Wissahickon
Darryl Shine WR/KR Jr. 5-10 185 Orlando, Fla. Jones / Fullerton College
Gerald Silvera WR Fr. 6-0 180 West Orange, N.J. West Orange
Nate Smith LB Fr. 6-0 220 Highland Park, N.J. Highland Park
Rod Streater * WR Jr. 6-4 185 Burlington, N.J. Burlington Township / Alfred State
Martin Wallace OL R-So. 6-6 295 New York, N.Y. Beacon School / Northeastern
Hershey Walton OL Fr. 6-4 320 Reading, Pa. Reading
Dante Weaver DT Fr. 6-2 320 New Brunswick, N.J. New Brunswick
* Mid-year transfers
# signed with Temple in 2009
Signee Biographies
Olaniyi Adewole
LB Freshman 6-2 220
Drexel Hill, Pa. Upper Darby HS
pronounced Knee Add-a-wall
High School: Team captain
attended the 2009 Al Golden Football Camp
played linebacker for coach Rich Gentile at Upper Darby Senior HS
first-team All-Central League honoree
second-team All-Delaware County selection
as a senior, had 137 tackles, seven sacks, and an interception
selected to play in the Hero Bowl
two-year letterwinner in wrestling
also a three-year letterwinner in track
selected Temple over Akron, Buffalo, Columbia, and Vanderbilt.
Personal: Olaniyi Oluwatobi Adewole
born October 15, 1991, in Nashville, Tenn.
nickname is Niyi
mother is Florence Adewole
has two older brothers-- Kunle (27) and Tunde (22)
plans to study engineering.
Antonio Belt
WR Freshman 5-11 157
Forestville, Md. Forestville Military Academy
High School: Three-star prospect by Scout.com
played quarterback, wide receiver, and cornerback for coach Charles Harley at Forestville Military Academy
only played football with the Knights for three seasons
as a junior, had 11 touchdown receptions
as a sophomore, had four touchdowns and returned two interceptions
also played basketball
selected Temple over Maryland and Michigan State.
Wyatt Benson
LB Freshman 6-0 215
Philadelphia, Pa. The Haverford School
High School: Team captain
attended the 2009 Al Golden Football Camp ... two-time first-team All-Inter-Ac and two-time first-team All-Delco honoree
2009 Philadelphia Inquirer first-team Southeastern Pennsylvania linebacker
2009 first-team All-Mainline
2009 Mainline Football Player of the Year
first-team All-City and first-team All-State
played linebacker and fullback for coach Mike Murphy at The Haverford School
finished his prep career with 663 rushing yards, 217 receiving yards, 16 touchdowns, and 210 tackles
in 2009, helped squad to a 7-3 record and first-place finish in the Inter-Academic League for the first time since 1971
as a senior, led the team with 69 tackles and had a 30-yard interception return for a touchdown
also rushed for 327 yards and eight touchdowns on 48 carries
as a junior, twice selected as the teams Player of the Week
as a sophomore in 2007, named the teams Most Improved Player
played in the 2009 New Jersey All-Star Classic, Delco Hero Bowl, and Global Bowl
also a four-year letterwinner in track, earning second-team All-Mainline in 2008
recipient of the 2008 Frank R. Ewing Award and Princeton Prize in Race Relations
two-year student council vice president, peer counseling president, diversity alliance president, prom committee president
also a two-year member of the character mentorship program
selected Temple over Stanford, Pittsburgh, and Akron
first player to commit to Temples 2010 class.
Personal: Wyatt Lydell Benson, Jr.
born March 20, 1992, in Philadelphia
parents are Wyatt L. Benson, Sr., and Tanya Bassknight
has three brothers-- Shane Thornton (24), Sam Thompson (15), and Chris Benson (15)-- and a sister, Tiyana Benson (21)
lived next door to fellow Temple signee Brian Burns in Southwest Philadelphia
plans to study criminal justice or psychology
would like to go to law school.
Brian Burns
DB Freshman 6-0 170
Bowie, Md. Riverdale Baptist HS
High School: Team captain
attended the 2009 Al Golden Football Camp ... 2009 second-team All-State at wide receiver
two-time All-Prince George County selection and two-time ESPNRISE Sportswriters honorable mention All-State pick
ESPNRISE Dream Team selection
three-year starter for coach Bob Shields at Riverdale Baptist HS
played cornerback and wide receiver
as a senior, amassed 1,000 all-purpose yards, 40 tackles, three interceptions, and eight touchdowns
as a junior, had 40 tackles, including 30 solos, and six interceptions, which ranked fourth in the state
also carried the ball 42 times for 402 yards and three touchdowns
had four kickoff returns for 98 yards and eight punt returns for 160 yards
team won the 2008 National Association of Christian Athletes national championship
named the teams 2008 defensive MVP
named to the 2008 National Association of Christian Athletes all-tournament team at defensive back
as a sophomore, had 39 solo tackles and six interceptions, which ranked second in Maryland, according to MaxPreps
as a freshman, recipient of the Crusaders Athletic Award for Leadership
participated in the Crab Bowl game, pitting the best players from Maryland against the best players from the Washington, D.C., area
also a two-year letterwinner in track
played one season of basketball and baseball
three-year Honor Roll student
volunteered as a youth football counselor and referee as well as working with a feed the homeless ministry
selected Temple over New Mexico, Maryland, West Virginia, Rutgers, and NC State.
Personal: Brian Keith Burns III
born July 13, 1992, in Bowie, Md.
parents are Brian and Renea Burns
has a younger brother, Justin
father played football for one year and ran track for four years at N.C. State
lived next door to fellow Temple signee Wyatt Benson in Southwest Philadelphia
intends to study communications.
Taray Carey
DE Freshman 6-2 210
Whitehall, Pa. Whitehall HS
pronounced tah-RAY carry
High School: Team captain
attended the 2009 Al Golden Football Camp
three-year starter for coach Tony Trisciani at Whitehall HS
All-State honoree
earned All-Conference honors at both tight end and defensive end
helped team to a 7-5 mark as a senior en route to the Eastern Division championship of the Lehigh Valley Conference
as a junior, had 55 tackles, 15 TFL, and nine sacks
also wrestled, competing in the 2009 PIAA Regional Championships in the 189-lb. weight class
ranked Top 5 in the state in wrestling, No. 1 in the conference and Eastern Pa.
three-year wrestling team captain
Honor Roll student
freshman class president
selected Temple over Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Connecticut, and Boston College.
Personal: Taray D. Carey
born March 2, 1991, in New Brunswick, N.J.
guardians are Mike and Jane Dolin
has two brothers-- Jovan Harrison (20, TT Harrison (9)-- and two sisters-- Taquera Carey (16) and Nia Carey (9)
cousins are fellow Temple signee Nate Smith and L.J. Smith, TE for the Baltimore Ravens
business major.
Joe Cenatiempo
OL Freshman 6-7 315
Glen Mills, Pa. Garnet Valley HS
High School: Played left guard and defensive tackle for coach Mike Ricci at Garnet Valley HS
2009 All-Central League Honorable Mention selection
team won back-to-back Central League championships in 2008 and 2009.
Personal: Joseph C. Cenatiempo
born November 3, 1991, in Springfield, Pa.
parents are Joseph J. Cenatiempo and Connie Cenatiempo
has two brothers-- Jon (15) and Brandon (8)-- and two sisters-- Lyndsay (26) and Nina (12)-- would like to study computer science.
Andrew Cerett
P Freshman 6-5 240
Huntingdon, Pa. Huntingdon Area HS
pronounced SIR-ette
High School: Team captain
attended the 2009 Al Golden Football Camp
ranked eighth nationally by Scout.com at punter
three-time all-MAC Conference and two-time All-State honoree
earned All-Area accolades in 2009, helping his team to a 7-4 record
three-year starter for coach Jim Zauzig at Huntingdon Area HS
saw action at punter and defensive tackle
as a senior, had 39 punts, averaging 42.2 yards
his long was 61yards
13 landed inside the 20
also had 67 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 10 TFL, four break-ups, and three forced fumbles
selected for the East/West All-Star game
also played baseball and volleyball
selected Temple over Illinois and Louisville.
Personal: Andrew Thomas Cerett
born November 20, 1991, in Huntingdon, Pa.
parents are Tom and Brenda Cerett
has an older brother Jared Donelson (19) and a younger sister Carrie Cerett (16)
would like to teach and coach.
Desmond Coble
WR/KR Freshman 5-10 175
Richmond, Va. Meadowbrook HS
High School: 2009 Virginia Preps AAA All-State honoree
2009 All-Metro Quarterback and Offensive Player of the Year
2009 Central Region Offensive Player of the Year and 2009 Central District Offensive Player of the Year
played quarterback for coaches Troy Taylor and Bill Bowles at Meadowbrook HS
in prep career, passed for 4,639 yards and 46 touchdowns while rushing for 2,524 yards and 34 touchdowns
as a senior, led his team to a 9-1 record
passed for 1,324 yards and 11 touchdowns
also rushed for 1,094 yards and 15 touchdowns
2008 Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro Team honoree
first-team All-Group AAA Utility, first-team All-Central Region, and All-State in 2008
as a junior, threw for 1,533 yards and 16 touchdowns
also rushed for 1,082 yards and 12 touchdowns
defensively, had three interceptions, returning one for a touchdown
named Student of the Year in 2006
selected Temple over North Carolina, Duke, and West Virginia.
Personal: Desmond Andre Coble II
goes by Andre
born March 7, 1992, in Richmond, Va.
parents are Stephanie and Desmond Coble
has an older sister Britni (28)
uncle Tyson Coble, Jr., played baseball at Shaw University.
Sean Daniels
DE Freshman 6-3 220
Blackwood, N.J. Highland Regional HS
High School: Played outside linebacker for coach Craig Stinson at Highland Regional HS
as a senior, rushed for 1,365 yards and 14 touchdowns on 155 carries
also had 61 tackles, including 35 solos, 3.5 sacks, four break-ups, two fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble
also a letterwinner in basketball and track
threw the shot put for the track team
selected Temple over Iowa.
Personal: Parents are Carlene and Mike Daniels
older brother Mike plays defensive line at Iowa
interested in studying business.
Marquise Goods
DB Freshman 5-11 175
Orange, N.J. Orange HS
pronounced MAR-keese
High School: Attended the 2009 Al Golden Football Camp
two-time first-team All-Super Essex Conference selection
2009 first-team All-State and first-team All-Area pick
played for coach Randy Daniel at Orange HS for two seasons
as a junior, had 107 tackles, two interceptions, nine break-ups, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries
also lettered in track and field
champion in the 100 meters, 2000 meters, and 4x400 meter races
selected Temple over Akron.
Personal: Marquise Y. Goods
born September 9, 1991, in Newark, N.J.
mother is Stacey Goods
has two older sisters and three younger brothers
cousin is former Temple RB Lamar McPherson
business major.
Elijah Grant
OL Freshman 6-6 340
Piscataway, N.J. Piscataway HS Fork Union Military Academy
Postgraduate: Three-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com
played one season for coach John Shuman at Fork Union Military Academy
joins FUMA teammates Aaron Hush and Deon Miller as Temple signees.
High School: Attended the 2009 Al Golden Football Camp
two-way lineman for coach Dan Higgins at Piscataway HS
started at right tackle
helped the Chiefs to an 11-1 record en route to the 2008 North Jersey Section II Group IV title
participated in the Chuck Mound Challenge at the Meadowlands.
Personal: Born July 8, 1991 ... parents are Diane and Floyd Grant ... joins fellow Piscataway and Fork Union teammate Aaron Hush as a Temple signee.
Aaron Hush
DE Freshman 6-4 265
Piscataway, N.J. Piscataway HS Fork Union Military Academy
Postgraduate: Three-star prospect by Rivals.com
two-star prospect by Scout.com
played one season for coach John Shuman at Fork Union Military Academy
joins FUMA teammates Elijah Grant and Deon Miller as Temple signees.
High School: Team captain ... attended the 2008 Al Golden Football Camp ... played defensive end and tight end for coach Dan Higgins at Piscataway HS
as a senior, had six sacks and 27 TFL
Newark Star-Ledger first-team All-State honoree and Middlesex County Player of the Year ... 2008 Home News Tribune Defensive Player of the Year and All-Area selection
as a junior, had 65 tackles and seven sacks while helping the Chiefs to the North 2 Group IV Championship
competed in the BigTime Football Showcase
participated in the 2009 New Jersey-North East All-Star Classic
also lettered in basketball
selected Temple over Akron and Iowa.
Personal: Born April 23, 1991 ... father is Arnold May ... guardian is Lisa May ... grandmother is Mollie May ... joins fellow Piscataway and Fork Union teammate Elijah Grant as a Temple signee.
Tyler Johnson
TE Freshman 6-5 240
Ringwood, N.J. Lakeland Regional HS
High School: Attended the 2009 Al Golden Football Camp ... three-star prospect by Rivals.com
2009 first-team All-County and first-team All-Northern Hills Conference honoree
Top 100 Player
played TE and DE for coach Tom McCormack at Lakeland Regional HS
three-year starter
as a senior had seven receptions for 177 yards and three touchdowns
as a junior, had 16 receptions for 193 yards and two touchdowns as team (11-1) advanced to the state championship game
also a two-year starter in basketball
Honor Roll student
Special Olympics volunteer
selected Temple over Rutgers, Syracuse, and Boston College.
Personal: Tyler M. Johnson
born March 3, 1992, in Ridgewood, N.J.
nickname is Big J
parents are Mike and Lesa Johnson
has an older sister Kylea (19), who attends Fairleigh Dickinson.
Zamel Johnson
DB R-Fr. 6-0 165
Staten Island, N.Y. Port Richmond HS Hofstra
pronounced ZAH-mel
Transferred to Temple after one year at Hofstra which discontinued its football program ... eligible to play for the Owls immediately.
College: Redshirted at Hofstra during the 2009 season under coach Dave Cohen.
High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back for coach Lou Vesce at Port Richmond HS
All-New York City, All-Boro, and All-Staten Island honoree ... Staten Island Advance All-Star Team selection ... as a senior in 2008, had 33 receptions for 788 yards and nine touchdowns
defensively, had 47 tackles, three interceptions, and one touchdown
also had a punt return and a kickoff return for touchdowns ... helped Port Richmond to the 2008 PSAL championship with a perfect 13-0 record ... played in the 2008 Fugazzi Bowl
played on the New York City team in the Outback Steakhouse Empire Challenge in June 2009
also ran track
2009 Staten Island Advance All-Star ... four-year Honor Roll student.
Personal: Zamel K. Johnson
born March 3, 1991, in Staten Island, N.Y.
nickname is Ziggy
parents are Tanya and Balign Johnson
has a younger brother-- Qaudir (17)-- and two sisters-- Genteel (13) and Sayyidan (9)
parents went to Delaware State where his father played cornerback and his mother ran track
communications major.
Adam Metz
OL Freshman 6-5 310
Hummelstown, Pa. Lower Dauphin HS
High School: Attended the 2009 Al Golden Football Camp ... selected to play in the 2010 Big 33 Game
first-team All-League from the Mid-Penn News
2009 Mid-State Top 100 honoree
2009 Mid-Penn first-team All-Star Lineman
played left tackle and defensive tackle for coach Rob Klock at Lower Dauphin HS
finished his prep career with 54 tackles and a sack
as a senior, had 34 tackles and a sack en route to teams Player of the Year accolades
also a three-year letterwinner in lacrosse
selected Temple over Rutgers, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, and Boston College.
Personal: Adam Michael Metz
born August 1, 1991, in Harrisburg, Pa.
parents are Lisa and Patrick Metz
has an older brother Bryan (21).
Deon Miller
WR Freshman 6-5 205
Highland Springs, Va. Highland Springs HS Fork Union Military Academy
Postgraduate: Three-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com
played two seasons for coach John Shuman at Fork Union Military Academy
had 38 receptions and eight touchdowns in 2009
joins FUMA teammates Elijah Grant and Aaron Hush as Temple signees
joins former FUMA teammates Maurice Jones and Shahid Paulhill at Temple.
High School: Team captain
attended the 2007 Al Golden Football Camp
played for coach Scott Burton at Highland Springs HS
ranked as a three-star recruit by Rivals
first-team All-Capital District and All-Region honoree
Richmond Times-Dispatch Honorable Mention All-Metro pick
as a senior, had 29 catches for 509 yards and six touchdowns
averaged 21 yards per catch in 2007 as a senior for the Springers
also ran track
finished first in the district in the 300 hurdles, second in the district in the long (21.7) and triple (47.7) jumps
selected Temple over Connecticut.
Personal: Deon Andre Miller
born September 18, 1989, in Virginia Beach, Va. ... mother is Latosha Lewis
has eight sisters and two brothers
sociology major.
Jaimen Newman
DE Freshman 6-4 250
Colonial Heights, Va. Matoaca HS
High School: Second-team All-District honoree at defensive end
All-Academic Athlete
two-year letterwinner on defense for coach Pat Manuel at Matoaca HS
had 40 tackles and 14 sacks as a senior in 2009
as a junior, had 32 tackles and six sacks
also played basketball for two seasons
served as a coach and referee for youth sports.
Personal: Jaimen Rashay Newman
born December 5, 1991, in Richmond, Va.
mother is Terri Newman Johnson
has a younger brother Jamar Johnson (14)
would like to pursue a career working with children and adults with mental disabilities
psychology major.
Connor Reilly
QB Freshman 6-2 180
Fairfax, Va. W.T. Woodson HS
High School: Team captain
attended the 2009 Al Golden Football Camp ... called a top sleeper by Scouts Inc.s Tom Luginbill ... played quarterback and punter for coach TreyTaylor at W.T. Woodson HS
2009 first-team All-Patriot District Athlete
2008 and 2009 second-team All-Patriot District honoree at quarterback
teams 2009 MVP
teams 2008 Outstanding Offensive Back
led team to 11-2 record in 2009, Patriot District championship, and regional playoffs
in prep career, threw for 4,262 yards and 41 touchdowns
also rushed for 1,176 yards and 17 touchdowns
as a senior, threw for 2,315 yards and 17 touchdowns while rushing for 613 yards and 10 touchdowns
as a junior, went 121-of-211 for 1,947 yards and 24 touchdowns
also rushed for 522 yards and six touchdowns
2009 first-team All-District catcher for the baseball team
baseball team captain
2009 team MVP
selected Temple over Ohio.
Personal: Connor Allen Reilly
born November 30, 1991, in Tacoma, Wash.
parents are Neil and Michelle Reilly
has a younger sister Taylor (14)
father played professional baseball for the Texas Rangers
member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes
kinesiology major.
Anthony Robey
DB Freshman 5-10 175
Norristown, Pa. Norristown Area HS
High School: Attended the 2009 Al Golden Football Camp ... second-team All-State honoree
first-team All-Suburban One League honoree on offense and defense
played cornerback and wide receiver for coach E.J. Smith at Norristown Area HS
during his senior season in 2009, the Eagles went 9-1 to win the Suburban One League and advance to the PIAA Class AAAA playoffs
finished with 24 tackles and five interceptions
also had 21 receptions for 478 yards and six touchdowns
earned All-Suburban One Conference honors at receiver as a junior
selected to play in the East vs. West game
also a three-year letterwinner in track
earned first-team All-Suburban league honors
Honor Roll student
selected Temple over Connecticut.
Personal: Anthony Keith Robey, Jr.
born September 22, 1991, in Philadelphia, Pa.
parents are Brenda Anderson and Anthony Robey, Sr.
has three sisters-- Zenia (26), Sarina (21), and Layla (4)
has family members who are Temple alumni .. played Pop Warner football with fellow Temple signee Myron Ross
would like to pursue a degree in business management.
Myron Ross
RB Freshman 6-1 205
Ambler, Pa. Wissahickon HS
High School: Team captain
attended the 2008 Al Golden Football Camp
three-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com... ranked 30th in Rivals.com Pennsylvania midseason poll and 58th nationally among all running backs
played running back and linebacker for coach John DeSimone at Wissahickon HS
as a senior, rushed for 2,215 yards
also had 82 tackles and three interceptions
earned first-team All-League honors at both RB and LB as a junior in 2008
named the teams Defensive Player of the Year following the 2008 season
also ran track
won the 100-meter Suburban One League championship in 10.9 seconds
also participated in the 4x100 and long jump for the Trojans
selected Temple over Pittsburgh, Maryland, and Vanderbilt.
Personal: Played Pop Warner football with fellow Temple signee Anthony Robey.
Darryl Shine
WR/KR Junior 5-10 185
Orlando, Fla. Jones HS Fullerton College
Has three years to complete two years of eligibility.
College: Team captain
attended Fullerton College in California for two years
played wide receiver and kickoff returner for coach Tim Byrnes
first-team All-Conference at wide receiver and kick returner
2009 team MVP
helped the team to back-to-back conference championships in 2008 and 2009 with 10-2 records each season
led the Hornets with 52 receptions for 735 yards and eight touchdowns in 2009
also averaged 30.8 yards per kick return
Deans List student
will graduate in May 2010.
High School: Team captain
played for coach Mike Cullison at Jones HS
All-Conference honoree at wide receiver
teams Player of the Year
in prep career, had 63 catches for 1,570 yards
selected to the Central All-Star game and the All-America Bowl
also a two-year letterwinner in track and field
advanced to state championship two consecutive years
named Most Improved and team MVP
selected Temple over Middle Tennessee, Hawaii, and Wyoming.
Personal: Darryl Lemar Shine
born September 16, 1988, in Orlando, Fla.
parents are Cassius Shine and the late Paula Riley
has two brothers-- Deiontray Riley (23) and Laterious Payn (20)-- and three sisters-- Kieara Shine (21), Brittney Shine (20), and Francina Payn (15)
liberal arts major.
Gerald Silvera
WR Freshman 6-0 180
West Orange, N.J. West Orange HS
High School: Attended the 2009 Al Golden Football Camp
NJFCA Super 100 Team member
All-Super Essex Conference, All-Area, and All-County selection
played for coach John Jacob at West Orange HS
three-year letterwinner at wide receiver and cornerback
had 65 receptions for 14 touchdowns and two kickoff returns for touchdowns during his prep career
helped the team to the Super Essex Conference Championship and a state semifinal appearance
invited to the 2010 New Jersey/Northeast Classic All-Star game
also a three-year letterwinner in basketball and track
All-Area selection in track
selected Temple over Rutgers, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati.
Personal: Gerald H. Silvera
born August 10, 1991, in Livingston, N.J.
parents are Celeste and Gerald Silvera
has an older sister Christina (23) and a younger brother Gabe (12) ... soup kitchen volunteer
would like to pursue a career in law enforcement.
Nate Smith
LB Freshman 6-0 220
Highland Park, N.J. Highland Park HS
High School: Attended the 2009 Al Golden Football Camp
four-time All-Division honoree
2009 Player of the Year
three-time All-State, three-time All-GMC Conference and three-time All-Area honoree
four-year letterwinner for coach Rich McGlynn at Highland Park HS
team won four divisional championships and played in the 2009 state championship game
during his prep career, recorded a school record 378 tackles, including 131 as a senior
rushed for more than 3,700 yards
as a senior, rushed for 2,442 yards and 32 touchdowns
as a junior, had 92 tackles, including 14 TFL
played in the North/South All-Star game
also a three-year letterwinner in basketball
lettered in track and field
selected Temple over Rutgers.
Personal: Nathaniel Davun Smith
born May 30, 1991, in New Brunswick, N.J.
father is Ernest Harrison
siblings are John L.J. Smith and Alicia Smith
brother, who plays tight end for the Baltimore Ravens, was coached by Temple DC Mark DOnofrio during his college career
cousin is fellow Temple signee Taray Carey.
Rod Streater
WR Junior 6-4 185
Burlington, N.J. Burlington Township HS Alfred State
Junior College: Played two seasons at wide receiver and safety for coach Mick Caba at Alfred State
caught 24 passes for 539 yards and six touchdowns for the Pioneers in 2009
also had 20 tackles, nine break-ups, two interceptions, and a forced fumble
first-team All-American and All-Region III in the high jump for the track team
helped the track team to its third consecutive regional championship in 2009 and a fourth-place finish at the 2009 NJCAA national championships
Athletic Honor Roll.
High School: All-Patriot Division honoree at defensive back
played for coach Tom Maderia at Burlington Township HS
also first-team All-County in the high jump
former teammate Kashif Moore is a wide receiver at Connecticut
selected Temple over Rutgers and Syracuse.
Personal: Rod William Streater
born February 9, 1988, in Burlington, N.J.
parents are Kevin and Daren Streater
has an older brother Kevin (24)
strategic and organizational communication major.
Martin Wallace
OL R-Sophomore 6-6 295
New York, N.Y. Beacon School Northeastern
Transferred to Temple after two years at Northeastern which discontinued its football program ... eligible to play for the Owls immediately.
College: Started every game on the offensive line in 2009
played right and left tackle
as a true freshman in 2008.
High School: Team captain
2008 graduate of the Beacon School
played two seasons of varsity football for the Harlem Hellfighters under head coach Duke Ferguson ... named first-team All-City as a senior .. .named to the All-Combine team by Scout.com in 2007 ... team was runner-up in the PSAL Cup Division Championship.
Personal: Martin Gordon Wallace
born April 22, 1990 ... parents are Ted Wallace and Susan Gordon-Clark
criminal justice major.
Hershey Walton
OL Freshman 6-4 320
Reading, Pa. Reading HS
High School: Attended the 2009 Al Golden Football Camp ... played for coach Preston McKnight at Reading HS
high school teammate was Owl Darryl Pringle
also played basketball
selected Temple over Pittsburgh, West Virginia, and Louisville.
Personal: Likes to cook
interested in becoming a chef.
Dante Weaver
DT Freshman 6-2 320
New Brunswick, N.J. New Brunswick HS
High School: Team captain
attended the 2009 Al Golden Football Camp ... three-star prospect by Rivals.com
2009 All-State, All-Conference, All-County, and All-Area selection
played for coach John Quinn at New Brunswick HS
as a senior, had 82 tackles, four sacks, and three fumble recoveries
invited to the Governors Bowl
competed in the shot and discus for the track team
selected Temple over Rutgers and Maryland.
Personal: Dante M. Weaver
born November 1, 1990, in New Brunswick, N.J.
parents are Angie Lawson and the late Willie Weaver
has three younger brothers-- Damien (16), Dasean (13), and Davon (8)
Special Olympics volunteer
criminal justice major.
- Across State Lines
The 2010 Class represents six states-- Pennsylvania (9), New Jersey (9), Virginia (4), New York (2), Maryland (2), and Florida (1). (1). In groupings, thats 20 from the tri-state area and six from the DC metro area.
- Home Grown Talent
Nine new Owls call Pennsylvania home-- Olaniyi Adewole (Drexel Hill), Wyatt Benson (Philadelphia), Taray Carey (Whitehall), Joe Cenatiempo (Glen Mills), Andrew Cerett (Huntingdon), Adam Metz (Hummelstown), Anthony Robey (Norristown), Myron Ross (Ambler), and Hershey Walton (Reading).
- Already On Campus
Four members of the 2010 Class-- Aaron Hush, Zamel Johnson, Deon Miller, and Rod Streater -- enrolled at Temple in January and will participate in spring football.
- College Experience
Four Owls move into North Broad Street with college experience under their belts already.Zamel Johnson (Hofstra) and Martin Wallace (Northeastern) transferred to Temple after their schools discontinued football. Both are eligible to compete for the Owls this fall. Darryl Shine (Fullerton) and Rod Streater (Alfred State) are junior college transfers.
- Gone Camping
Eighteen members of the 2010 signing class attended the Al Golden Football Camp at Temple University.
- Quick Hits
Martin Wallace played football for the Harlem Hellfighters before going to Northeastern.
Temple coaches Mark DOnofrio and Randy Melvin coached Nate Smiths brother L.J. Smith, currently a tight end with the Baltimore Ravens.
Taray Carey and Nate Smith are cousins.
Anthony Robey and Myron Ross played Pop Warner football together.
Brian Burns and Wyatt Benson lived next door to each other in Southwest Philadelphia.
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